Pathways to Success: Educational Grant Program for Georgia's Youth in Georgia (USA)
GrantID: 74290
Grant Funding Amount Low: $100,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $10,000,000
Summary
This grant supports well-established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Focuses on organizations with a significant annual operating budget (over $500,000) and paid full-time staff, ensuring recipients have the capacity to manage impactful initiatives. Tailored to make a real difference in the local community, this opportunity funds programs, capital projects, or capacity-building efforts—not general operating expenses or fundraising events . Eligible program areas include early childhood and K–12 education, children and youth, human services, and health. Favors initiatives that demonstrate strong leadership, measurable outcomes, and a collaborative funding model, often preferring to complement, not fully fund, an initiative.
Grant applications are accepted twice per year—with deadlines around February 1 and August 15—and decisions are made following thorough review, sometimes including site visits. Though individual award amounts aren’t publicly capped, recent median grants are substantial—often hundreds of thousands of dollars, with larger requests occasionally reaching into the low tens of millions for expansive initiatives.
Applicants must submit a concise, formal request letter—no more than five pages—along with detailed budgets, governance documentation, audited financials or IRS forms, and organizational information . The review process involves initial screening, possible due diligence and site visits, and final approval at board meetings, with notifications typically arriving within a week after each meeting .
In summary, this grant opportunity provides substantial, strategic support to mature nonprofits in metro Atlanta, especially those excelling in education, youth and health services. By emphasizing collaborative funding, impact measurement, and organizational strength, it seeks to elevate high-capacity efforts that address pressing community needs across the region.
Eligible applicants in Georgia with a demonstrated commitment to Teachers are encouraged to consider this funding opportunity. To identify additional grants aligned with your needs, visit The Grant Portal and utilize the Search Grant tool for tailored results.
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